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Bloody Tears |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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War denies me rest, for fitfully I toss on feathered down. Dredging from a past, he who gave us life through a portrait...One of black, of white, of crimson flowing the waters red. One of stark reality, of somber lies upon the sands of Africa, the cliffs of Normandy, the killing fields of countless places....countless faces wearing death’s mask... Yet, he whispered softly, gallantly, humbly....in reverence to those behind the mask of slaughtered many. A mere and mortal man, known so vividly well. Standing beside those brave souls, sons of freedom, fighting their hearts will...asking for naught...but sleep. Those images gave me tears, times of sorrow, moments of joy and brief but remembered jubilation... And more...seeing the suffering eyes of children, drenched in the spill of their own veins, caked in a week’s earth....asking for a mere chocolate bar, a hug, a kind thought....a moment of silent sleep where dreams pushed away the dark of evil, bringing the liberty of warming light. I shall never forget, nor deny what you have bestowed upon us. For war is so stark, humbling....I hope I never stop seeing what you saw.. And gave unselfishly to us all.. (In tribute of Ernie Pyle, WWII Photographer, Journalist) killed April 1945 doing what his heart desired most.... |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
This was a true hero and I thank you for shedding some light on the life's work of a man that I had never heard of before tonight's read. This was a truly kind and fitting memorial to a man who documented the lives (and deaths) of those who fought for freedom against such total injustices. I am not old enough to remember WWII personally but I do remember Vietnam and the hell that was brought back in technicolour (even though it was broadcast in black and white) to our evening news. This was a stirring write... and just in time for Rememberance Day (or whatever you call it in the USA) Sherry |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Thank you, for helping us remember with reality and compassion... I just wish it didn't have to be true... Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (11-06-2003 04:26 AM).] |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
This is very powerful and well written Barry. I'd say more...but you have choked me up this morning. I usually don't get touched this deeply by a piece...the fact it did...says more then my words ever will. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Extremely powerful and thoughtful wrting. Thanks, Eric |
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ranidae_poet Member
since 2003-11-05
Posts 66Texas,USA |
As any good poem...you have left me speechless.. What a beautifully tribute you have written.........any words I may type here would be an injustice to your work. So ..with that I go. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
You made me tear up at this one. It's okay-it deserves a tear of two, and a memory. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, You set me in a field of crosses and left me there. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you Barry, for honoring someone who told it like it happened. |
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teenpoet Member
since 2001-10-17
Posts 280Michigan |
It...this...truly......truly this is....is...I don't have words...They've left me and I'm just on an empty shore trying to grasp them to relay to you what a touching peice this is...it truly is. And now I want to cry 'cause when anyone mentions this sort of stuff to with war I think of Jesse, my marine, out there. And I'm so worried and scared for him...... But you truly were quite eloquent in this tribute. I only know myself...and even that I don't know well. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Well done, Barry... "if you won't let me fall for you |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
thank you, each of you....Ernie Pyle was always an intriguing character to me.. visit this URL for more, if you wish.... http://www.indianahistory.org/heritage/pyle.html |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a wonderful tribute... and reminder of debts owed. *S* Well done, my friend. *S* |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Hard to beat this....and it almost got away in the pandemonium. Thank you for it. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very well done, you should submit this work, Magnus. Corinne |
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